Samsung NX200 vs Samsung WB30F

Here is a in depth review of the Samsung NX200 vs Samsung WB30F, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and WB30F (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX200 was unveiled 10 months before the WB30F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX200 grades against the WB30F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX200 and Samsung WB30F. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX200 features physical dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX200 vs Samsung WB30F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the NX200 and the WB30F.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX200 and WB30F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX200 and WB30F.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX200 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX200 will offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older NX200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.